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Ask the Readers: What Are Your Summer Safety Tips?

Tell us your summer safety tips and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Best Money Tips: The Biggest Mortgage Mistakes a Home Buyer Can Make

Today we found some fantastic articles on mortgage mistakes a home buyer can make, what self or uninsured people will pay in 2014, and following up after a job interview.

Bank-Based Small-Dollar Loans: An Alternative to Payday Loans

A recent pilot program conducted by the FDIC featured loans with terms designed to beat those offered by payday sharks. Hopefully we'll see these loans replicated.

Best of Personal Finance Roundup: MasterCard Acceptance Guidelines

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best of Personal Finance roundup. Today, we give you insight into how retailers should treat your MasterCard, 24 secret menus at your favorite eateries, and

How and Why a Business Plan Can Make a Difference

We have all heard that the business plan is the foundation for every business, and we may try to do one by going through the motions. But until we truly embrace the business pla

IRS Wants Its $7 Billion From Independent Contractor Misclassifications

The contractor model is particularly appealing in a down economy. However, what seems like a great way to save money may be costly if it's determined that your contractors are m

Plan Now for Your 2011 Retirement Plan

The year isn't over yet, but it's not too early to think about setting up a qualified retirement plan for 2011.

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Improving Your Online Community

Turning visitors into community members can mean big benefits for your company.

Is Mobile Marketing Ready for Small Business?

Ten years ago the Web challenged small businesses to market in a new medium. Are mobile devices about to become your next marketing challenge?

27 Money-Saving Tips from Successful Small Businesses

In economic conditions rich or lean, these tried and true cost cutting tips can fatten your bottom line.

Best Money Tips: Save on Dental Treatment

Today we found some awesome articles on saving money on dental treatment, paying with layaway, and how to benefit from low interest rates.

10 Signs You're a Micromanager (And How to Reform Yourself)

If you see yourself in more than a few of these ten signs of micromanagement, seek help immediately.

Entrepreneurs Versus Managers: Which are You?

Entrepreneur or manager? Either can build successful businesses. You've just got to know which one you are.

Best Money Tips: The Best Websites for Freebies

Today we found articles legit websites to get free stuff, DIYs that make your car seem new again, and clever ways to save money on wrapping paper.

Best Money Tips: How to Love Cooking

Today we found some awesome articles on how to love cooking, the best gym membership deals, and money mistakes you should avoid in college.

Ring. Ring. Ka-ching! Lying About Your Telephone Tax

I haven't had a landline in years. I'm dead serious. Years. So, I was bummed to hear that this year, the "sorry you were cheated initially when we taxed you too much" refund that we get back is for long distance telephone service. [more]

4GB Compact Flash Card - $37.50 inc. S&H

A 4GB flash card for under $40, shipped? Yup, it's a deal. Grab it while you can. [more]

Ask the Readers: What Are Your Vacation Priorities?

Tell us about your vacation priorities and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Wantable Makeup Edition: Beauty Treats Tailored for You

Wantable promises welcome surprises in every box, but does the service deliver? Open a Wantable cosmetics box with a Wise Bread Blogger and find out!